Attention Artist of ALL Ages, the Flat Rock DDA in coordination with the Flat Rock “Our Hometown Committee” is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Chalk the Walk on June 3rd from Noon to 2 PM. In the past we have had artist from 2 to 52 drawing their favorite cartoon character, future houses, the State Of Michigan mitten sun rises, flowers and many other fun objects on the half mile oval walkway starting near the walking bridge.

Chalk the Walk at HuRoc Park, Flat Rock, Mi.

Chalk the Walk is a FREE event that families, schools, church groups or any other organization can join in on. There will be FREE chalk to the first 50 artist provided by Michelle Davis of ReMax Masters of Flat Rock. We will have water and cool-aid available during operation hours. We ask that adults be present for those under 13 years and under.

Chalk The Walk.

So stop by HuRoc Park on Saturday June 3rd and join in the fun or just come by to see what talent we have in downriver and Monroe area.

The Spring Flee market is held rain or shine. This event usually attracts more than 200 dealers and eight to ten-thousand shoppers. The Flat Rock Speedway (14041 Telegraph) located 1 mile south of Flat Rock, on Telegraph Road (US 24).

The vendors sell everything from antiques, movies, tools, furniture and anything else you can imagine. Don’t forget to check out the famous “deal on the hill.” If you get hungry, you can stop by the concession stand for the perfect flea market hot dog. If you are in the mood for a little something sweeter, check out the Historical Society bake sale, where you can get some of the best sweets made in Flat Rock.

Make sure to arrive early to get a close spot, that way you can easily make many trips to drop off your great deals.

WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.